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		jboles on May 19, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Introducing the 2nd Generation Boosted Board You already have a friction brake when riding a long board, it's your foot (with a shoe on it)

MaxfordAndSons on May 19, 2016 [–]

True, but soft rubber shoe soles aren't exactly the most sustainable replacement for brake lining. Source: I've ruined several pairs of shoes this way.

jboles on May 19, 2016 | [–]

Yeah, gotta pay to play but skateboarding is fairly cheap as far as hobbies go (if you can stay out of hospital !)

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